Saundersfoot has a longstanding reputation for generosity both from residents and visitors and our charitable organisations form an integral part of village life. Their main objective is to raise funds for their causes, but they also provide entertainment and bring the community together. Their motto is to "put the FUN into fundraising" Below are some of the charities who are active in the vilage. New members are always most welcome, so if you want to get out and make new friends and at the same time enjoy a rewarding hobby, please get in touch.

Cancer Research UK invests in excess of £250 million annually in their world class research programme, supporting the work of some 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses throughout the UK, many of these hardworking individuals are based in Wales. A large proportion of this money is raised from donations and fund-raising events organised by local committes and goes to fund the researchers and provide all the facilities, equipment and materials that they need to carry out their research. Your support is vital to progress the research into beating this disease.

If you would like further information about Cancer Research UK or would like to join your local committee, please telephone 0207 242 0200 Together we will beat cancer.

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Associaton provides fully trained guide dogs for visually impaired people, giving them mobility and independance in safety. The local fundraising branch holds various events throughout the county of Pembrokeshire including coffee mornings, concerts, store and street collections, sponsored evnets and stalls selling guide dog souvenirs on the harbour. There are currently thirteen guide dogs in the county, some people having has a guide dog for many years and others recently qualified, are discovering how much difference a guide dog can make to their quality of life.

The local branch are always looking for helpers and if you have the time to spare and would like to get involved with a friendly group of people and at the same time raise money for a worthwhile charity, please contact the Secretary who is herself a guide dog owner, Eva Rich on 01834 812868

March 4th 2008 is the 184th anniversary of the RNLI, so we hope that all our generous supporters will continue with their helpthroughout the year. The RNLI is a charity which relies on public money to support the training of volunteer crews, lifeboats and stations. The Saundersfoot branch will again be holding money raising activities and these will include the Souvenir Stall on the Harbour, a choir concert in the Regency Hall, Lifeboat week/Day collections, Bric-a-brac sales and Coffee mornings. Look in the local paper and the Saunderfoot Scene Diary for dates. We look forward to seeing you - the RNLI depends on your support.

Lynda Bingham ( Press Officer ) tel: 01834 814939

The Saundersfoot branch of the NSPCC was formed way back in 1967. Today, we have 15 committee members with Mrs. Gillian Bell as chairman, Mr.Gwynfor Davies treasurer and Mrs.Rose Caine as secretary, Our AGM is held in April each year and this year will see the retirement of our treasurer of 40 years. Events that we are organising for 2008 include a Ladies Night at Wiseman's Bridge Inn in April, the national NSPCC Big Bike Ride in June, a Ladies Golf Tournament at the Trefloyne on 20th June and an Afternoon Tea on 12th November at the home of Mrs. Tessa Pearson. There will also be a Christmas Party TBA.

Please contact any member of the local committee for further details of any of the above events. Rose Caine ( Secretary) tel: 01834 811431

Macmillan Cancer support improves the lives of people affected by cancer by providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support and campaigns for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. The local fund raising committee organise many events throughout the year. One annual event is Welsh Cake Day. Last year over 4000 Welsh Cakes were cooked and sold on the harbour,
Below is the recipe that is used. ( kindly supplied by Nesta Williams )